Fiat Professional from Vansdirect.co.uk

SPECIFICATION / FEATURES

The Fiat Professional range, including the Doblo Cargo, has grown in popularity during recent years. In part this is because of improvements in build quality and in part because of the price. Fiat's are a cheap van option that should be considered. The Fiat Doblo Cargo in this deal includes as standard:

• CD Player,
• Full Steel Bulkhead,
• Driver's Airbag,
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PARKER’S SUMMARY

Unlike some of Fiat's other vans (collaborative projects with Peugeot and Citroen) the Doblò Cargo is all Fiat's own work. Competing against the Citroen Berlingo and Renault Kangoo, the Doblo has several features that make it worth taking seriously. Whether your choosing the performance-biased 1.9-litre turbodiesel or the economy-conscious 1.3 Multijet, both are excellent [...] Revisions for 2005 witnessed neater front-end styling and improved petrol engines.

The Doblò Cargo has a robust feel about its interior, and there are some clever design touches. The gearstick is mounted at the base of the dashboard, just below the ventilation controls, and some models are available with contrasting colour combinations that brighten the interior. The driving position is excellent with height adjustment for both the seat and the steering wheel, and air conditioning is available as an option. There is an overhead shelf in the cabin, and the passenger side of the dashboard has a shelf and a lidded glove compartment. The 1.3 Multijet diesel launched in 2004 is reasonably lively given its diminutive engine capacity.

The Doblò Cargo offers a load volume of 3.2 cubic metres for the standard van [...] and payloads of either 605kg or 625kg. Both load capacities are greater than main rivals (Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Renault Kangoo and Vauxhall Combo). The load length is 1680mm, and the minimum width inside is 1200mm. Load height is 1305mm.

Parker's Guide 4 Stars

COST TO RUN

The Doblò Cargo is well priced compared to rivals, and you'll also probably find you can buy a newer used Doblò than you can a Renault Kangoo or Citroen Berlingo. Insurance Group 5D

DEAL SUMMARY

The Fiat Doblo represents an ideal small van option for those looking for economy and low monthly payments. Why not call our sales team on 0845 021 0444 to discuss this van in more detail and its suitability to your specific needs.